A bill of lading is a record of traded goods which have been received on board. It is a document that establishes an agreement between a shipper and a transportation company for the transportation of goods. Transportation Company (carrier) issues these records to a shipper. A bill of lading indicates the particular carrier through which the goods have been placed to their final destination, and the conditions for transporting the shipment to its final destination. Land, ocean and air are the means used for bills of lading.
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a required document to move a freight shipment. The bill of lading (BOL) works as a receipt of freight services, a contract between a freight carrier and shipper and a document of title. The bill of lading is a legally binding document providing the driver and the carrier all the details needed to process the freight shipment and invoice it correctly. When a customer books a shipment with Freightquote, the bill of lading is automatically generated based on the shipment details entered during the quoting and booking process. The bill of lading should be provided to the carrier on pick up and will be delivered to the consignee on delivery.
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Under bol you may find the following details. Shipper's and receiver's / consignees names and complete addresses. PO or special account numbers used between businesses for order tracking. Special instructions for the carrier to ensure prompt delivery. The date of the shipment. The number of shipping units. Type of packaging, including cartons, pallets, skids and drums. A note if commodity is a Department of Transportation hazardous material. Special rules and requirements apply when you are shipping hazardous materials. A description of the items being shipped, include the material of manufacture and common name. The NMFC freight classification for the items being shipped. The exact weight of the shipment. If multiple commodities are being shipped, then the weight of each commodity is listed separately. The declared value of the goods being shipped.
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